French Island National Park is a pristine sanctuary located in Victoria, Australia. With its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife, it is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This national park offers a range of activities, from hiking and biking to wildlife watching and birding. Visitors can explore the park's scenic trails and take a ferry ride to reach the island. The French Island National Park is home to numerous koalas, birds, and other wildlife and a perfect place to learn about the rich flora and fauna of Australia. The park attracts visitors from all over the world, who appreciate its unmatched beauty and unique ecosystem. With helpful and friendly staff and amenities such as a store for coffee or other refreshments, visitors are sure to have an incredible experience at French Island National Park.
Amenities and More
- Good for kids
- Picnic tables
- Hiking
- Kid-friendly hikes
Reviews
The French Island National Park is mist visit attraction in Victoria. It a short drive from Melbourne. You need to book a ferry ride to reach the French Island. We booked Western Port Ferry which is from Stony Point to Tankerton. It is good to visit there early in the morning so you will have enough time to explore the island. There is a primary school located inside the island. And there are few trails you can take to explore the island. We hired bicycles from FIGS and cycled around the Island. And if you are lucky you will be able to spot few Koalas. And there is a farm inside. Inside that farm many Koalas can spot. And the mom and the boy there will explain you about everything. Don't forget to tip them. And you will see a Chicory Kiln which is an old kiln inside that farm too.
Stayed here with scouts we had fun however the tracks were rocky and steep so it's kind of hard to walk down and up but we did it the (view was priceless)
There's a lot to like on the island; flora and fauna are pretty unique and there usually aren't too many people around. The island doesn't have much in terms of services, and is best explored by foot or bicycle. Access via ferry is convenient. Bring insect repellent for mosquitos.
I'm surprised this place have so few reviews. Went there with my wife last weekend and loved it! It's extremely quiet, not touristic at all!
We were on the island for 6 hours and did the 10km hiking trail. We managed to see around 30 koalas, most of them from a very close distance! That was absolutely incredible!
We saw two big snakes too, unfortunately, from a very close distance as well. When they noticed us they went the other direction, however, it was still quite scary so make sure you look at your feel when on the island.
There one store where you can drink coffee or get something to eat. You can also rent a bike there if that's something you're interested in.
To get to the island we took the ferry from Stony Point (29$ both ways per person) which takes only 15 minutes.
Would strongly recommend the island for an easy hike on Saturday or Sunday!
Lots of koalas, flies and snakes! Highly recommend hiring/bringing a bike (the walks from the jetty are mostly track roads, with limited views). Much more to explore with a bike.
Koalas are everywhere, and you can expect to see 10+ on a day visit at least. Be careful for snakes (we saw a few), and for the love of god, bring fly repellent! (They will drive you insane!).
Limited shade on the walk(s), so bring plenty of water. General store/cafe is about 3km from the jetty, and worth a rest/break.
We caught a ferry across from Stony Point. You can also reach the island from Cowes on Phillip Island. Bicycle is probably the best way to get around but the track to The Pinnacle is sandy so you would have to walk that stretch. All in all, we had a great day.
This place fantastic to visit and there's heaps of wonderful things to see and do here. Plus heaps of beautiful wildlife to see. There is also heaps of lovely walking tracks to venture along and you can hire a bike for $30 dollars for the day to ride some fantastic bike paths
Secluded coastal bushland with plenty of native marvels if you're prepared to rough it. Do your research, there's no drinking water and the only shop & campsite is KMs from the ferry on the west side of the island.
The French Island National Park is mist visit attraction in Victoria. It a short drive from Melbourne. You need to book a ferry ride to reach the French Island. We booked Western Port Ferry which is from Stony Point to Tankerton. It is good to visit there early in the morning so you will have enough time to explore the island. There is a primary school located inside the island. And there are few trails you can take to explore the island. We hired bicycles from FIGS and cycled around the Island. And if you are lucky you will be able to spot few Koalas. And there is a farm inside. Inside that farm many Koalas can spot. And the mom and the boy there will explain you about everything. Don't forget to tip them. And you will see a Chicory Kiln which is an old kiln inside that farm too.
Stayed here with scouts we had fun however the tracks were rocky and steep so it's kind of hard to walk down and up but we did it the (view was priceless)
Location
Takerton Rd, French Island VIC 3921, Australia
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